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CeBIT 2008: EFI BIOS At MSI
March 5, 2008 – 6:03 PM in CeBIT
MSI demonstrated an EFI motherboard on its CeBIT booth. EFI is the next generation of BIOS that has never seen the light of day in our PC even as we've waited for it for so long. It was only a demonstration and MSI clearly stated that it wasn't planning on selling the board any time soon.
Rootkits coming to your motherboard
January 27, 2006 – 4:29 PM in Build Your Own
The recent media attention on rootkits has been focused on installed software, but according to some security professionals at the Black Hat Federal security conference, these kits could be installed on your motheboard's BIOS chip in the near future. Often running a programming language of their own, these chips store the basic command and control functions of the computer. In an article written by Robert Lemos of SecurityFocus, security researchers say that rootkits could take advantage of this language and are the "next logical step".
Intel chipsets add support for HDMI, TPM and NAND Flash-based BIOS in 2006
December 29, 2005 – 4:23 PM
When Intel launches its next-gen processor architecture, the company will also introduce new chipsets as part of what the company calls a "refresh" to take advantage of new features. Users will see features that enable and restrict the use of HD content, legacy removal and a relocation of the BIOS into NAND Flash, TG Daily has learned.
Microsoft axes Vista Bios replacement
March 13, 2006 – 11:08 AM
Microsoft has decided not to support the Extensible Firmware Interface (EFI) in its forthcoming Windows Vista operating system.

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The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System)
January 1, 1997 – 12:00 PM
The performance of the motherboard is highly depending on the memory timing you adjust in your BIOS setup
BIOS from A to Z
January 4, 2006 – 6:49 AM in Overclocking
Turn on hidden power functions, boot faster, speed up RAM and your CPU, tune your chipsets, deactivate unused functions... Secret BIOS settings can make Windows XP better, faster, and more stable.
BIOS Tuning: Maximum Power
July 25, 2001 – 1:05 PM in Overclocking
BIOS tuning allows users to squeeze out as much power as possible from virtually all motherboards. We show the details that really count.
BIOS for Beginners
September 22, 2005 – 1:05 PM
Are you not sure how to tune up your BIOS, or how to get starting with overclocking your PC? Here is a step-by-step guide to setting BIOS parameters, using a popular Asus motherboard as an example.
Asus Bios Unlocks P4 Overclocking Potential
September 16, 2004 – 1:01 PM in Overclocking
Two Asus P5AD2 (925X) and P5GD2 (915P) mobos offer BIOS capabilities for socket 775 overclocking. THG walks you through Asus' 'CPU Lock Free' BIOS feature that allows boosting FSB speed by unlocking the Pentium 4 Prescott's multiplier.